Posts tagged community spirit
From furloughed to helpers!

Continuing my theme of community spirit stories during lockdown, here is the lovely Sasha and her Doorstep Diaries project. When lockdown brought her career to a pause, Sasha took to the streets near her home (always within one hour’s walking distance, to stick to the rules!) and took portraits of neighbours on their doorsteps. The pictures are so good - and a powerful reminder of a strange time in all our lives.

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Grandma, We Miss You!

This was one of those delightful moments when the idea I had for a story absolutely came to life on the page - Best put this piece together beautifully and it’s just perfect. Suzanne, Diane and Pearl are grandmothers to children who have Down’s syndrome and in lockdown, have not been able to see their grandkids. But that hasn’t stopped them bonding, via Facetime and e-hugs. These are difficult times for everyone and we’re all looking forward to hugging in real life again - thank you to these wonderful grandmas for sharing the love! Out now in Best.

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